The pou represent six marae in the Horeke Districts, Tauratumaru, Puketawa,
Mokonuiarangi, Te Rangatahi, Mataitaua and Motukiore, setting is where Kupe a great
Rangatira and navigator of Hawaiki arrived, this painting depicts the arrival with
descendants of each hapu emerging from the Hokianga Harbour.
Mana moana – Ko Kupe tera
Mana whenua – Ngā Marae
Mana tangata – Ngā Uri a Kupe